Here are some guidelines, courtesy of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension:
- Wash any raw fruit or vegetable before peeling, cutting, eating or cooking.
- Try a fruit and vegetable wash that is designed to remove bacteria and pesticides.
- Soak and wash produce in distilled water for one to two minutes.
- Use a vegetable brush to scrub any produce with a thick skin.
- Wash any produce that you grew yourself, or that was grown by someone else.
- Thoroughly wash your hands and any cutting or preparation surfaces before preparing fresh produce.
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